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The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong?

Thirty years ago, countercultural thinkers declared the internet an independent space. Today, it's controlled by a handful of corporations. Were we deceived?

TechnologyApr 26, 2026, 8:15 PMAlexander McCain

CAPTCHA, reCAPTCHA and Duolingo co-founder Luis von Ahn

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What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?

Some finance ministers, central bankers and financiers have since expressed serious concerns about it, fearing the model could undermine the security of financial systems.

TechnologyApr 26, 2026, 2:08 PMAlexander McCain

Iran war: No direct talks in Islamabad expected

Iran's Foreign Ministry has ruled out direct talks as US envoys are due to arrive in Pakistan amid hopes for progress on a ceasefire deal.

ConflictsApr 25, 2026, 10:43 AMAlexander McCain

Pakistan will again play a mediating role in the indirect talks between the US and Iran